{"url_path":"/sec/cik-0001717310/10-q/2026/item-6","section_key":"item-6","section_title":"Item 6 Exhibits","topic":"sec","document":{"doc_type":"10-Q","doc_date":"2026-05-14","source_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1717310/0001717310-26-000009-index.html","accession_number":"0001717310-26-000009","cik":"0001717310","ticker":null,"issuer_name":"Venture Lending & Leasing IX, Inc.","edgar_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1717310/0001717310-26-000009-index.html","primary_entity_key":"0001717310","primary_entity_name":"Venture Lending & Leasing IX, Inc."},"word_count":423,"has_tables":true,"body_markdown":"Item 6.  Exhibits\n\nExhibit    \nExhibit Title\n\n3.1\n[Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Fund as filed with the Maryland Secretary of State on September 25, 2017, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Fund’s Registration Statement on Form 10 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 18, 2017.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1717310/000171731017000003/exhibit3i-vll9incxamendeda.htm)\n\n3.2\n[Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Fund, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Fund’s Registration Statement on Form 10 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 18, 2017.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1717310/000171731017000003/exhibit3ii-vll9incxamended.htm)\n\n4.1\n[Purchase Agreement, dated June 28, 2017, between the Fund and the Company, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Fund’s Registration Statement on Form 10 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 18, 2017.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1717310/000171731017000003/exhibit41-vll9incxstockpur.htm)\n\n10.1\n[Investment Management Agreement, dated October 13, 2022, by and between the Fund and Westech Investment Advisors LLC, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Fund’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 18, 2022.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1717310/000114036122037617/brhc10043063_ex10-1.htm)\n\n10.2\n[Safra National Bank of New York Account Agreement General Terms and Conditions and Custody Addendum, dated September 9, 2025, by and between Westech Investment Advisors LLC, on behalf of the Fund and Safra National Bank of New York, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Fund’s 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 13, 2025.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1850938/000185093825000023/generaltermsandcondition.htm)\n\n10.3\n[Amended and Restated Custodial Agreement between the Fund and Computershare Trust Company, National Association (as successor to Wells Fargo Bank, National Association), dated October 16, 2025, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Fund’s 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 13, 2026.](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1717310/000171731026000002/vllix-computersharecusto.htm)\n\n31.1\n[Chief Executive Officer certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (Rules 13a -14(a) and 15d-14(a) Certification)](vll910q033126ex311.htm)\n\n31.2\n[Chief Financial Officer certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (Rules 13a -14(a) and 15d-14(a) Certification).](vll910q033126ex312.htm)\n\n32.1\n[Chief Executive Officer certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (Section 1350 Certification).](vll910q033126ex321.htm)\n\n32.2\n[Chief Financial Officer certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (Section 1350 Certification).](vll910q033126ex322.htm)\n\n27\n\nSIGNATURES\n\nPursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.\n\nVENTURE LENDING & LEASING IX, INC.\n\n(Registrant)\n\nBy:/s/David R. WanekBy:/s/Jared S. Thear\n\nDavid R. WanekJared S. Thear\n\nPresident and Chief Executive OfficerChief Financial Officer\n\n(Principal Executive Officer)(Principal Financial Officer)\n\nDate:  \nMay 14, 2026\nDate:\nMay 14, 2026\n\n28"}